Category: What to Expect When You’re Chronically Ill

HealthyWomen.Org Article: Tips for Preparing for the Holidays When You’re Chronically Ill

HealthyWomen.org gave me the opportunity to share how I prepare for the Holidays while managing my chronic illnesses: rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and chronic migraine.

To read my latest article, click on the link provided below.

http://www.healthywomen.org/content/blog-entry/tips-preparing-holidays-when-youre-chronically-ill

What to Expect When You’re Chronically Ill

This new section on my blog will be where I post about the delimnas I’ve faced these past 5 years as someone living with several chronic illnesses.

Here are just a few things I’ll be opening up about:

Financial Strain on the family
Relationships
Loss of Independence
Medications and the Dangerous Side Effects

The American Migraine Foundation is the official resource for millions of Americans living with migraine seeking reliable information about diagnosis, treatment and advancements in research. Launched in 2010 as a patient support and advocacy effort of the American Headache Society, AMF’s mission is to mobilize a community for people living with migraine and their support networks, and to drive impactful research into the third most common and sixth most disabling disease around the globe.

Today Parenting Team: Family Emergency
My family recently experienced a difficult situation that left us wondering if I’d lose my daughter and unborn grandson. As hard as it was to have my child go through a life altering ordeal twice in a matter of days, I realized how important it was to respect that hospitals have new policies in place […]
Today Parenting: Being an Essential Employee
Here’s my latest article on how being an essential employee and how I’m often conflicted on how close I should be to my kids after my shift is done for the day.
Texas or Bust!
In 25 days I will be living back in Texas and starting my new job managing the Social Media Development for the company I currently work for. I’m nervous and excited. My overall health is a top priority, next to my kids wellbeing. I know it’ll take time for all of us to adjust to […]